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BRICC Opening - PhD position in Physical Design of Integrated Circuits (ICs)

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student for research in Physical Design of Integrated Circuits (ICs), focusing on nanometer-scale technologies. The project involves:

  1. Floorplanning, placement, routing, and clock tree synthesis.
  2. Power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization.
  3. Advanced techniques for managing delay, leakage, and parasitics.
  4. Use of leading EDA tools like Cadence Innovus for design, verification, and tapeout.

Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience in chip tapeouts.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related fields.
  2. Experience with physical design tools (e.g., Innovus, Synopsys ICC).
  3. Proficiency in Tcl, Python, Verilog, or VHDL.
  4. Industry experience in chip tapeouts is preferred.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV, transcripts, and references to: Prof. Yang (Cindy) Yi.

NOTE: Please include detailed information in the CV such as industrial work experience, a list of publications (including submitted or ongoing), IELTS and GRE scores (or intended dates to take the exams).